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Dicentra'Gold Heart' is a striking perennial known for its unique, golden-yellow foliage and beautiful heart-shaped flowers. It adds a touch of elegance and vibrant color to shaded or partially shaded garden areas.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 18-24 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches. Forms a mounding clump with distinctive, golden-yellow, fern-like foliage and arching stems of heart-shaped flowers.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in partial to full shade, ideally receiving morning sun or dappled sunlight. It can tolerate some full sun, but best performance is in cooler, shaded locations.
- Water Requirements: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely or become waterlogged.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 3-9.
- Bloom Time: Blooms in late spring to early summer, producing arching sprays of pink to red heart-shaped flowers. The blooms add a delicate and elegant touch to the garden.
- Pruning: Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring after it has died back. This helps maintain the plant's health and appearance, encouraging fresh growth each season.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for shaded or partially shaded garden beds, woodland gardens, and under trees. Prefers cool, moist conditions.
- Soil Preparation: Use rich, well-draining soil. Amend with compost or organic matter to improve soil fertility and moisture retention.
- Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for their mature spread and to ensure good air circulation.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain soil moisture and keep weeds at bay.
Fun Fact: Dicentra spectabilis, commonly known as “Bleeding Heart,” is renowned for its unique and romantic heart-shaped flowers. The ‘Gold Heart’ variety not only boasts these charming blooms but also features striking golden foliage, adding an extra layer of visual interest to shaded garden areas. Its unusual foliage color and elegant flowers make it a standout choice for creating a visually captivating and serene garden space.